Kristian Ravnkilde
@kristianravnkilde.bsky.social
Climate change activist with Extinction Rebellion Nottingham, former civil engineer (FCIWEM) in flood modelling/alleviation - it will get worse
"a sort of late-stage identity politics.... used for a purpose that isn’t equality.... using identity as a way to elevate and uphold stories...in the service of authority, not to challenge it...To free the country from its anxieties about immigration and race."
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Shabana Mahmood is an avatar of open Britain – that’s what makes her fable about immigration so seductive | Nesrine Malik
‘She is the daughter of immigrants,’ supporters of her cruel asylum policies say. ‘How can she be wrong?’ Let me put them straight, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
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November 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"a sort of late-stage identity politics.... used for a purpose that isn’t equality.... using identity as a way to elevate and uphold stories...in the service of authority, not to challenge it...To free the country from its anxieties about immigration and race."
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“We created the Refugee Convention because we were ashamed of turning away Jews fleeing the Nazis. To turn our backs on those protections is abhorrent — and only the Green Party is calling it out.”
Lloyd Russell-Moyle telling @PoliticsJOE.bsky.social one of the reasons why he’s joined the Greens.
Lloyd Russell-Moyle telling @PoliticsJOE.bsky.social one of the reasons why he’s joined the Greens.
November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
“We created the Refugee Convention because we were ashamed of turning away Jews fleeing the Nazis. To turn our backs on those protections is abhorrent — and only the Green Party is calling it out.”
Lloyd Russell-Moyle telling @PoliticsJOE.bsky.social one of the reasons why he’s joined the Greens.
Lloyd Russell-Moyle telling @PoliticsJOE.bsky.social one of the reasons why he’s joined the Greens.
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Russia's ambassador to the UK, Yakovenko, boasted about Brexit to another diplomat:
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Russia's ambassador to the UK, Yakovenko, boasted about Brexit to another diplomat:
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
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Those of you who know my work know that misgendering on death certificates has been a preoccupation of mine for several years now. I have been really concerned to hear that even though we now have specific guidance on the issue, there are some Coroners who have not been following it.
The tendency of Coroners to ignore guidance from the Chief Coroner, the reality of trans existence, and the wishes of bereaved parents, and express their own views in the death certificate, is both contemptible and unlawful.
We have a legal team ready to go; we will challenge it in the High Court.
We have a legal team ready to go; we will challenge it in the High Court.
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Those of you who know my work know that misgendering on death certificates has been a preoccupation of mine for several years now. I have been really concerned to hear that even though we now have specific guidance on the issue, there are some Coroners who have not been following it.
His word is "equivocation"
Keir Starmer has insisted it is 'important that politicians stick to their word' when asked about possible taxes hitting working people at next week's Budget
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PM insists it's 'important politicians stick to word' in Budget grilling
Keir Starmer has insisted it is 'important that politicians stick to their word' as he was grilled on possible taxes hitting working people at next week's Budget
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November 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
His word is "equivocation"
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When symbolic stories overshadow material improvements, democracy becomes theatre, not governance. Raising wages, cutting waiting lists, expanding renewables – all less clickable than “minor scandal”.
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‘Treading lightly’: was it really what we wanted?
Opinion polls show that Keir Starmer is the least popular Prime Minister in living memory. But is he not doing what we said we wanted?
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November 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
When symbolic stories overshadow material improvements, democracy becomes theatre, not governance. Raising wages, cutting waiting lists, expanding renewables – all less clickable than “minor scandal”.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
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A 2nd great thread on the US 'peace' package, this time on security guarantees that aren't - by @ruthdeyermond.bsky.social , who is on fire today!
A quick run through of the Trump administration's proposal for a Ukraine security guarantee, which is a security guarantee in the same way that the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia is a party committed to liberalism and democracy. 🧵 x.com/BarakRavid/s...
Barak Ravid on X: "FULL TEXT OF THE U.S. DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR A UKRAINE SECURITY GUARANTEE: 🚨This Framework establishes the conditions for an armistice between Ukraine and the Russian Federation and provides a security assurance modeled on the principles of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty," / X
FULL TEXT OF THE U.S. DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR A UKRAINE SECURITY GUARANTEE: 🚨This Framework establishes the conditions for an armistice between Ukraine and the Russian Federation and provides a security assurance modeled on the principles of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty,
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November 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A 2nd great thread on the US 'peace' package, this time on security guarantees that aren't - by @ruthdeyermond.bsky.social , who is on fire today!
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“Frankly there is not enough time in the world to debunk all the things that RFK Jr. has said; his ignorance and malice are among the world's few truly renewable resources.” - @sabs.bsky.social
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Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism, No Matter What The CDC Website Now Says | Defector
On Nov. 19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—a name that feels increasingly misleading, given Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s track record of sowing outbreaks of infectious diseases—quietly upda...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
“Frankly there is not enough time in the world to debunk all the things that RFK Jr. has said; his ignorance and malice are among the world's few truly renewable resources.” - @sabs.bsky.social
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Says all we need to know about the "patriotic" ReformUK.
Reform’s former leader in Wales Nathan Gill has been jailed for 10 years after accepting pro-Russia bribes of tens of thousands of pounds.
Reform spokespeople previously suggested their leaders didn't really know Gill.
Despite all these pictures of him with Nigel Farage.
Reform spokespeople previously suggested their leaders didn't really know Gill.
Despite all these pictures of him with Nigel Farage.
November 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Says all we need to know about the "patriotic" ReformUK.
Wow! "... her husband, Tim West, told me [that]... he and Pru sat down at the end of each year, worked out how much money they would need for the next one, and put all the rest aside to fund students through drama school and for other charitable causes".
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Letter: Prunella Scales obituary
Kevin Whately writes: She put money aside to fund students through drama school
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November 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Wow! "... her husband, Tim West, told me [that]... he and Pru sat down at the end of each year, worked out how much money they would need for the next one, and put all the rest aside to fund students through drama school and for other charitable causes".
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While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax breaks for Big pharma: 38d.gs/5urg
Sign the petition: End the tax break for big pharma like GlaxoSmithKline at the Autumn budget
While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax break...
38d.gs
November 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax breaks for Big pharma: 38d.gs/5urg
We went to hear Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason talk about her latest book partly because two of our grandchildren are Black and we wanted to understand better how they might experience life here in Nottingham. She, and the book, certainly fulfilled our hopes.
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To Be Young, Gifted and Black – Five Leaves Bookshop
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November 9, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We went to hear Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason talk about her latest book partly because two of our grandchildren are Black and we wanted to understand better how they might experience life here in Nottingham. She, and the book, certainly fulfilled our hopes.
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Clickbait headline notwithstanding, this is Carole Cadwalladr on Russian interference in USA and UK elections and why a case is going to the Grand Chamber (the highest European court) to test the legal principles of the European Convention on Human Rights. 1 of 3
Clickbait headline notwithstanding, this is Carole Cadwalladr on Russian interference in USA and UK elections and why a case is going to the Grand Chamber (the highest European court) to test the legal principles of the European Convention on Human Rights. 1 of 3
The cleavage shot no UK tabloid will print
Want to understand how deeply weird the British press is on the subject of Russian interference? I have a bikini shot to show you...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Clickbait headline notwithstanding, this is Carole Cadwalladr on Russian interference in USA and UK elections and why a case is going to the Grand Chamber (the highest European court) to test the legal principles of the European Convention on Human Rights. 1 of 3
Clickbait headline notwithstanding, this is Carole Cadwalladr on Russian interference in USA and UK elections and why a case is going to the Grand Chamber (the highest European court) to test the legal principles of the European Convention on Human Rights. 1 of 3
So "common enterprise" doesn't apply to a bunch of soldiers running amok? Black "gang members" might be surprised.
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British army veteran known as Soldier F not guilty of Bloody Sunday murders
Families say justice denied as only soldier ever tried in relation to 1972 Parachute regiment shootings acquitted
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October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
So "common enterprise" doesn't apply to a bunch of soldiers running amok? Black "gang members" might be surprised.
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On the day Zack Polanski announced his leadership campaign, the Green Party had 60,000 members.
They now have 128,000 - an increase of 113%.
He doubled the membership in just 5 months.
They now have 128,000 - an increase of 113%.
He doubled the membership in just 5 months.
October 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
On the day Zack Polanski announced his leadership campaign, the Green Party had 60,000 members.
They now have 128,000 - an increase of 113%.
He doubled the membership in just 5 months.
They now have 128,000 - an increase of 113%.
He doubled the membership in just 5 months.
Fake indignation. Nobody says it will be, but aiming for a no-go area for thugs and hooligans is another matter and wholly to be welcomed.
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Aston Villa stadium must not be a no-go area for Jews, says Ed Miliband
Energy secretary calls for lifting of police ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters at upcoming Europa League fixture
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October 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Fake indignation. Nobody says it will be, but aiming for a no-go area for thugs and hooligans is another matter and wholly to be welcomed.
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Astonishing advance by the Greens, astonishing implosion of Labour. When will Starmer's government get the message that it is destroying its base with deeply unpopular, rightwing policies?
By chasing Reform, it legitimises the far right while delegitimising itself.
By chasing Reform, it legitimises the far right while delegitimising itself.
Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
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Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Astonishing advance by the Greens, astonishing implosion of Labour. When will Starmer's government get the message that it is destroying its base with deeply unpopular, rightwing policies?
By chasing Reform, it legitimises the far right while delegitimising itself.
By chasing Reform, it legitimises the far right while delegitimising itself.
🌳Vast areas of our most vital habitat are at risk of being lost forever.
Will you join Dame Judi Dench and @wildcard.land in calling for Forestry England to restore their Ancient Woodlands lost under timber plantations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Will you join Dame Judi Dench and @wildcard.land in calling for Forestry England to restore their Ancient Woodlands lost under timber plantations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations
Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Forestry England manages over 100,000 acres of land that used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger th...
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October 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🌳Vast areas of our most vital habitat are at risk of being lost forever.
Will you join Dame Judi Dench and @wildcard.land in calling for Forestry England to restore their Ancient Woodlands lost under timber plantations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Will you join Dame Judi Dench and @wildcard.land in calling for Forestry England to restore their Ancient Woodlands lost under timber plantations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Spot on by @zackpolanski.bsky.social
This is the way to counter Farage's nasty racism, not by pandering to it like Starmer.
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This is the way to counter Farage's nasty racism, not by pandering to it like Starmer.
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Migration is Britain’s superpower. Our future depends on embracing that truth, not denying it | Zack Polanski
Labour has lost its nerve. At our party conference this weekend, we’re gathering to set things right, says Green party leader Zack Polanski
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October 3, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Spot on by @zackpolanski.bsky.social
This is the way to counter Farage's nasty racism, not by pandering to it like Starmer.
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This is the way to counter Farage's nasty racism, not by pandering to it like Starmer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A therapist who doesn't respect your pronouns has someone else as a client; they are serving an interest that is not yours and you shouldn't participate.
Safety Advice:
I keep seeing young trans people on social media talking about therapists disrespecting their pronouns and parents telling them that the therapist has a right to their beliefs.
I want to be clear: you have a right to the therapy room being a safe supportive space for YOUR growth.
I keep seeing young trans people on social media talking about therapists disrespecting their pronouns and parents telling them that the therapist has a right to their beliefs.
I want to be clear: you have a right to the therapy room being a safe supportive space for YOUR growth.
September 29, 2025 at 7:49 AM
A therapist who doesn't respect your pronouns has someone else as a client; they are serving an interest that is not yours and you shouldn't participate.
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Watch this delivery worker outrun ICE goons.
It's like a cartoon, and the bad guys lose.
Excellent.
It's like a cartoon, and the bad guys lose.
Excellent.
September 29, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Watch this delivery worker outrun ICE goons.
It's like a cartoon, and the bad guys lose.
Excellent.
It's like a cartoon, and the bad guys lose.
Excellent.
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I’ve written to Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper demanding urgent action to ensure the safety of the Global Sumud Flotilla. 52 boats carrying aid and peace activists to Gaza.
The UK must act to assure their safety.
Israel is committing a genocide. All eyes are on this flotilla.
The UK must act to assure their safety.
Israel is committing a genocide. All eyes are on this flotilla.
September 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I’ve written to Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper demanding urgent action to ensure the safety of the Global Sumud Flotilla. 52 boats carrying aid and peace activists to Gaza.
The UK must act to assure their safety.
Israel is committing a genocide. All eyes are on this flotilla.
The UK must act to assure their safety.
Israel is committing a genocide. All eyes are on this flotilla.
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Trump and Putin are threatening to carve up Europe between them. Suddenly, it all feels a bit 1939 | Simon Tisdall
Trump and Putin are threatening to carve up Europe between them. Suddenly, it all feels a bit 1939 | Simon Tisdall
Forget the US president’s seeming volte-face on Ukraine this week: he and Putin fundamentally agree that European liberal democracy is the problem, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
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September 28, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Trump and Putin are threatening to carve up Europe between them. Suddenly, it all feels a bit 1939 | Simon Tisdall
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Precisely this. His mini GOP will subvert, dismantle and make incompetent all of our guardrails.
September 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Precisely this. His mini GOP will subvert, dismantle and make incompetent all of our guardrails.